Greetings, Valued Donor,

With the holiday season upon us and the approach of the new year, I would like to take a moment to reflect on our FY 2006/2007 successes.

• Acquired new funding for our program priorities:
  • Cancer Navigator Program
  • Childhood Obesity
  • Chronic Disease Initiatives
  • Youth Violence
• Election of New Board Chair E J Hilliard
• Gala Benefit 2007
• Golf Tournament 2007
• Donor Outreach Campaign for our Angiography Suite
• Equipment acquisitions include 20 telemonitors for the emergency department / trauma center and a portable ultrasound device for the ICU
• In partnership with Kaiser Permanente, we’re producing an educational community outreach video

Overall, we are happy to report for FY 2006/2007 we raised $1.6 million and exceeded our financial goal by 11%. On behalf of the Board of Directors, we extend huge thanks to our donors and supporters.

We are excited and looking forward to a successful FY 2007/2008 and plan to work toward greater community involvement.

Elsewhere in this publication you’ll find practical year-end giving tips to help you make tax-wise donations.

Until next time...best regards,

Cherlyn Spencer

Mary Warren to Head 18th Annual Gala Benefit

Congratulations to Mary Warren, Associate Member of the Board of Directors, who has consented to serve as the Chair of the Honorary Committee for the Alameda County Health Care Foundation 18th Annual Gala. We will return to our favored venue of the beautiful Rotunda in downtown Oakland.

Mark your calendar now for Saturday, June 7, 2008. This year’s event promises to be a sell out and to provide all who attend a memorable evening of food, entertainment, and fun.

View photos of last year's Gala...

Board Member Spotlight

Dr. Mittelberger Shines in Circle of Caring

As a member of the Foundation’s prestigious Circle of Caring, Dr. Mittelberger has demonstrated his dedication to the mission of the Alameda County Health Care Foundation for many years as a donor board member and past board chair.

Special thanks to Dr. Mittelberger for serving as the Master of Ceremony for our Annual Golf Classic held in September.

More about Dr. Mittelberger...

Holiday Shopping Online

Raise Funds for ACMC Equipment and Programs

Through a special arrangement with the Association of Hospital Philanthropy, a national organization dedicated to assisting health care providers raise voluntary contributions, the Alameda County Health Care Foundation is happy to announce the existence of online shopping that results in cash rebates to the Foundation. These funds are then used to support our mission of raising funds for the programs and equipment needs of the Alameda County Medical Center.

All of your favorite stores such as Macy’s, WalMart, PetsMart, Sears, Home Depot, Barnes & Noble, and many more are included.

Here's how to participate...

Program Spotlight

Cancer Navigator Receives Funding from San Francisco Foundation

We are pleased to announce the Cancer Navigator program recently has received funding in the amount of $20,000 from the San Francisco Foundation for Breast Cancer services.

The Cancer Navigator Program provides patients, their caregivers, and families with practical support to help overcome barriers to care.

Read the full article ...

Hats Off to EJ Hilliard

Our New Board Chair

Mrs. E J Foster-Hilliard brings a broad background of community services and activities to the Board of Directors. Her goals this year are to:

• Increase Board of Directors by ten individual who have linkage, interest, and ability
• Strengthen the liaison relationship between the Medical Center and the Foundation
• Increase ACHCF Board participation on committees on our fundraising efforts.

More About E. J. Hilliard...

Welcome New Donors

Each new contributor to the Foundation represents a crucial advancement of our mission. Listed are those individuals and corporations that have recently joined the ranks of Foundation supporters. Please join us in welcoming our new donors since July 1.

View complete new donor list...

12th Annual Golf Classic a Huge Success

New sponsors and golfers from as far away as San Diego helped triple revenues

ACHCF Board of Director Bruce Bauer led the successful annual Golf Classic Committee for the third year in a row held at its new location Sequoyah Country Club in the Oakland Hills.

The Foundation raised a record sum, more than tripling last year’s amount with a record $81,000 in cash and in-kind items. Much of the success came as a result of attracting new corporate underwriters to our mission.

The 2007 Golf Classic winners were as follows:

First Place: Mike Prescott, Mike Prescott, Jr., Shawn Danforth, and Mike Kerr all from the Charles M. Prescott Electric, the event’s Gold Sponsor

Second Place: George Gomez, Jim Sondecker, Chuck Harwell, and Christopher Lynn - all of the ACMC

Third Place: Don White, Gary Hall, Cody Press, and Ben Pope

For the complete list of the 2007 Golf Classic sponsors...